Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

One of the greatest destination half marathons in North Carolina! Asheville is truly an American treasure and a running destination with great shopping and world-class beer, arts, and dining. Runners will want to sample the many unique breweries, bars and clubs that the city has to offer! Asheville is one of America's most picturesque cities with beautiful homes, mountains and attractions bordering the Blue Ridge Parkway!

📅 Race Details

The 13th Annual Asheville Half Marathon - 10k - 5K begins and ends in Pack Square on August 29, 2026. Starting at 7AM, this course covers some of the best parts of Asheville. It runs through the Brewery District, then tours the Arts District, and then follows the French Broad River as you head up north to Beaver Lake. After Beaver Lake you will head past the Grove Park Country Club, then towards Weaver Park, and next to UNCA campus. Runners will then take Broadway Street back to downtown. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville.

🌄 Location and Start Times

• Start Location: Pack Square, 80 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801
• Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• Half Marathon & 10K: 7:00 AM
• 5K: 7:05 AM
• Awards Ceremony: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

🏆 Participant Experience

Participants love the challenge of racing through the hills of Asheville at the end of August, one of the best times to visit with great weather, amazing views and beautiful fall colors filling the city. Yes, that's right...there are hills here. Ha!

🎽 Registration Information

The Asheville Half Marathon will be capped at 2500 participants for the 2026 event. There will be NO RACE DAY Registration so be sure to sign up early! ALL registration ends August 28, 2026. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

🎁 Participation Perks

Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast:

• Running Tech Shirt: Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Custom Bibs: Must sign up before August 1st
• Finisher Medals: Half Marathoner - 10K/5K
• Live Music Entertainment:

📍 Packet Pick Up

Friday, August 28th, 2026: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Asheville Brewing Company, 77 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.

For more information on Packet Pick Up, click HERE.

👟 Course Details

The 13.1 Asheville Half Marathon and 10K begins and ends in Pack Square and runs through the streets of Asheville and along the French Broad River. Participants will LOVE the challenge of running or walking the hills in Asheville. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

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⏱️ Timing and Pacers

We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 10K participants will be timed. If you are interested in being a Pacer, please email Ginna at ginnaleereid78@gmail.com.

🏅 Awards and Categories

Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all 3 races will receive awards. Awards will be given during the awards ceremony around 10 AM. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

🚫 Rules and Regulations

• Refunds: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Time Limits: 3:00 hour time limit in the Half Marathon, 1:45 time limit in the 10K.
• Dogs and Strollers: Not allowed for this event.
• Weather Policy: Races are held rain or shine, based on safety decisions by Sisu Events.

🚗 Parking and Transportation

Many hotels are in walking distance or offer shuttles to and from downtown Asheville. The beginning of the race is steps from Pack Square.

Downtown Parking Information

🎉 Post Race Festival

Finish Festival will be in Pack Square Park from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments, and fun!

🎶 Entertainment

We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

🌐 For More Information

For full race details and registration, visit Asheville Half Marathon & 10K/5K.